Culture Another TikTok star arrested in Egypt A famous TikToker’s arrest sparked widespread reactions in Egypt amid renewed calls to ban the app over content that is deemed contrary to Egyptian values. Egypt
Turkish inflation passes 83% as Erdogan eyes further rate cuts Despite a galloping inflation topping 83%, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has doubled down on his controversial monetary policy, urging the central bank to cut its policy rate to single digits by the year-end. Turkey
Israel escalates raids on Palestinian armed groups in West Bank The security situation in the West Bank continues to worsen as Israel escalates its raids and assassinations inside cities and armed factions retaliate. Palestine
Culture Egyptian students protest university dress codes Several Egyptian universities have written up dress codes for students to wide anger. Egypt
COP27 presents Egypt financing opportunities for sustainable development Egypt is considering dozens of national green and sustainable development projects as part of the government’s plan to adapt to climate change and switch to green sustainable development, as it prepares to host the UN Climate Change Conference. Egypt
Sudanese coup leader’s trips to UK, US fail to win over the West Burhan tried to portray the trips to Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and the UNGA meeting in New York as the beginning of a new chapter with the Western capitals. North Africa
Iran’s legendary soccer player under fire for backing protests Ali Karimi’s name is being chanted out loud by his fans on the street since the day he threw his support behind the ongoing anti-government protests in Iran that started Sept . 16. Iran
Israel warns dual citizens about travel to Russia Jerusalem tells Israeli-Russian citizens they could be drafted into Russian army. Israel
